Holiday Inn makeover continues
BARRIE - “We’re going to emphasize Ontario produce and we’re looking at our wine menu to feature more Ontario wines.” - Donald Buckle.

Napoleon lights Gilda's flame
BARRIE - Napoleon Fireplaces has also supplied three fire places, an outdoor room and a fire pit for Gilda’s new club house on Quarry Ridge Road.

Reinventing the prom dress
SIMCOE COUNTY - The Ballroom Blitz is breathing new life into outdated prom dresses with a new redesign competition.

United Way celebrates campaign’s success
BARRIE - The United Way of Greater Simcoe County handed out appreciation awards.

Tapping in to family fun
ESSSA TWP. - Graeme Galloway’s family watches as he hammers a tap into a maple tree at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation.

Leadership roles let students make changes
BARRIE - The school’s Student Leadership Team program, which started in September, encourages Grade 6, 7 and 8 students to take the lead on many...

Schools salute custodians
BARRIE - Simcoe County District School Board celebrates Custodian Appreciation Week.

Plans in bloom
BARRIE - Plans are underway for the fourth-annual 'Our House' gala, in support of the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre Rotary House project and...

Draw date nears in Gilda's raffle
BARRIE - Proceeds from a raffle for a 2010 Subaru Outback will go to support Gilda’s Club Simcoe-Muskoka

Awards gala first for seniors
BARRIE - Eight of Barrie’s best will be recognized on June 6, 2010 at the inaugural Awards Gala for Exceptional Seniors (AGES).